The Two Sides of Stroke

CE98-60

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Stroke, the fifth-ranking cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., is the country's primary neurological problem. Each year, about 800,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke costing more than $34 billion in medical care and disability. Risk factors, characteristics of left- and right-hemispheric strokes and appropriate rehabilitation goals are discussed.

Goal and Learning Outcomes

The goal of this stroke continuing education module is to help nurses and physical therapists differentiate between identification, treatment and care of patients with left- and right-hemispheric strokes. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:

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Accreditation Information

NURSES

In support of improving patient care, OnCourse Learning is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Accreditation Information

This course is intended for multiple professions, including nurses and physical therapists.

Nurses: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.